June 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

I. Call the Meeting to Order

I.a. Pledge of Allegiance

I.b. Announce Open Meetings Act Posting and Location - Posted at Wayne Community Schools, Published in the Wayne Herald (6/5/2025), and online: www.wayneschools.org

I.c. Action on Absence and Roll Call

I.d. Approval of Agenda - The Board may enter Closed Session to discuss any matter for which Closed Session is lawful and appropriate.

I.e. Consent Agenda - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Minutes of Previous Meetings and Financial Claims

I.e.I. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

I.e.II. Approval of Financial Reports and Claims

I.f. Personnel

II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations

II.a. Luke Virgil - Wayne Area Economic Development

II.b. Melinda Vraspir - Linpepco (Pepsi Vendor)

II.c. Annual Hearing and Review of Policies:

II.c.I. Policy 5415: Anti-Bullying

II.c.II. Policy 5416: Student Fees

II.c.III. Policy 5417: Wellness

II.c.IV. Policy 5418: Homeless Students

II.c.V. Policy 6400: Parent/Community Involvement in Schools

III. Action Items

III.a. Old Business

III.a.I. Second Reading of 2025-26 7-12 Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2025-26 7-12 Handbook 

III.a.II. Second Reading of 2025-26 Elementary (3-6) Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2025-26 Elementary (3-6) Handbook

III.a.III. Second Reading of 2025-26 Pre-K Early Learning Center Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2025-26 Pre-K ELC Handbook

III.a.IV. Second Reading of 2025-26 K-2 Early Learning Center Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2025-26 K-2 ELC Handbook

III.a.V. Second Reading of Voluntary Student Accident & Catastrophic Insurance - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of Voluntary Student Accident & Catastrophic Insurance

III.b. New Business

III.b.I. Payment Application No. 23: Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application No. 23: Hausmann Construction

III.b.II. Track Refurbishment Bid Proposal - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Trac Refurbishment Bid Proposal

III.b.III. First and Final Readings on Policies 5101 (Student Discipline), 5103 (Extra-Curricular), and 6400 (Parent Involvement) - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Policies 5101 (Student Discipline), 5103 (Extra-Curricular), and 6400 (Parent Involvement)

III.b.IV. First Reading of the 2025 Policy Updates - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of the 2025 Policy Updates

III.b.IV.1. Policy 1200 - Anti-Discrimination

III.b.IV.2. Policy 3131 - Procurement Plan: School Food Authorities 

III.b.IV.3. Policy 3132: Internal Controls

III.b.IV.4. Policy 3410: Safe Driving Record Standard for Drivers

III.b.IV.5. Policy 4003: Anti-discrimination, Anti-harassment, and Anti-retaliation 

III.b.IV.6. Policy 4009: Drug Use

III.b.IV.7. Policy 5001: Admission Requirements 

III.b.IV.8. Policy 5004: Part-Time Enrollment

III.b.IV.9. 5202z: Notification of Rights Under FERPA 

III.b.IV.10. Policy 5201: Promotion and Retention 

III.b.IV.11. Policy 5301: Association Activities 

III.b.IV.12. Policy 5401: Equal Opportunity 

III.b.IV.13. Policy 5414: Identification of Gifted 

III.b.IV.14. Policy 5507: Foster Care Student Transportation

III.b.IV.15. Policy 6113: Electronic Communication Devices and Cell Phones 

III.b.IV.16. Policy 6931: Behavioral Intervention and Classroom Management 

III.b.V. Rescind Policies 5001 Form “Summary of the School Immunization Rules and
Regulations”, and Policy 6410 “Combined District and School Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy” - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary on the Rescind Policies 5001 Form “Summary of the School Immunization Rules and
Regulations”, and Policy 6410 “Combined District and School Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy”

III.b.VI. 2025-26 School Meal Prices - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2025-26 School Meal Prices

III.b.VII. 2025-26 Milk & Dairy Bid - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2025-26 Milk & Dairy Bid

III.b.VIII. One-Year HVAC Service Agreement - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2-year HVAC Service Agreement

III.b.IX. Banking Bid - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Banking Bid

III.b.X. Beverage Vending Contract - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Beverage Vending Contract

III.b.XI. First Reading of 2025-26 Certificated Staff Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of 2025-26 Certificated Staff Handbook

III.b.XII. First Reading of 2025-26 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of 2025-26 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook

IV. Administration and Board Committee Reports:

IV.a. Administration - Written reports were provided by Administration. Copies of their reports are available at the District Office upon request.

IV.a.I. Superintendent

IV.a.I.1. Extra Duty 25-26

IV.a.I.2. ESSER Federal Funds Montioring Close-out

IV.a.I.3. Budget Timeline:
July - Finalized Line item budget, Financial Historical Reports, discussion on 6% budget growth override.
August 11, 2025 - School board meeting - decision on approval of 6% budget growth override.
August 20th - Assessed valuations and real growth percentage certified by County. 
Monday, August 25, 2025 - Special School Board Meeting for End of Year Claims and budget workshop.
Friday, August 29, 2025 - Deadline to send budget information to the Wayne Herald for publication.
Monday, September 8, 2025 - School Board meeting to approve the 25-26 budget.
TBD - Pink Post Card Meeting (if necessary).
Monday, September 30, 2025 - Filing deadline for Budget and LC-2 to NDE, Auditor of Public Accounts (APA), and County Clerk.  

IV.a.I.4. Early Childhood Grants - NDE

IV.a.II. High School Principal

IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director

IV.a.IV. Elementary Principals

IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director

IV.b. Board Committees

IV.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Justin Davis, Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Rusty Parker

IV.b.I.1. Foundation End of Year Financial Report and 501 C-3 Status

IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Andi Diediker, Russ Plager

IV.b.II.1. Curriculum Revision Cycle Update 

IV.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Brent Pick, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Dave Wragge, Darian Stoltenberg, Jordan Widner

IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Brent Pick, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Courtney Maas

IV.b.IV.1. Review of Policies 6000-6240-Should we take a break on these until fall and deal with new policies this summer?

IV.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan

IV.b.VI. Legislative - Lynn Junck, Brent Pick, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan

V. Boardsmanship

V.a. 2025 NASB Leadership Workshop - July 29: Kearney, NE or July 30: Lincoln, NE

VI. Future Agenda Items
*Summer Board Retreat
*Second Reading of Policy Updates
*Second Reading of 2025-26 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook
*Second Reading of 2025-26 Certificated Staff Handbook
*Payment Application No. 24: Hausmann Construction
*Review of Policy 2101: Superintendent as CEO of District
*Review of Superintendent Evaluation Process
*Review of Substitute Teacher Rate
*Edit of Policy 8344 - Location of School Board Meetings
 

VII. Adjournment